Structure of the thesis
Internationalizing the Small and Medium Sized Firm – four cases
In order to give the reader an experience, which is hopefully easy and worthwhile, the choice of outline has fallen on a classic structure (Andersen 1998). The reader is first introduced to the subject and some general thoughts and remarks about the thesis are made from the authors. The purpose of the thesis is formulated in a specific and a more general sense. The choice as well as an evaluation of the research method is then presented. After that a general and brief overview of the theoretical frameworks considered relevant by the authors is gone through (see theory-chapter for a discussion on this matter). The main feature of the thesis then comes up, an extensive chapter presenting the empirical findings, the four case companies. Before ending the thesis with a list of tentative advice for SME’s ready to internationalize, an analysis of certain important themes are made. References, relevant facts about the authors and an interview form (guide) can also be found at the very end of the thesis.
